The Chester River Association
$5,000 / 2002 / Environment
Toward supporting the position of a riverkeeper, to serve as guardian of the Chester River charged with protecting its water quality and biodiversity from further degradation. As land use changes impact the watershed, the riverkeeper will maintain a public presence in planning efforts.
Earthome Productions
$5,000 / 2002 / Environment
In support of public discussions about the video, “The Next Industrial Revolution,” which presents the challenges to economic development and environmental and social responsibilities for future sustainability.
Friends of Patterson Park
$5,000 / 2002 / Environment
For reprinting the “Master Plan for Patterson Park” and publishing an “Update and Supplement to the Master Plan for Patterson Park.”
Baltimore Police Foundation
$50,000 / 2001 / Environment
In support of the Environmental Crimes Unit Campaign Against Illegal Dumping, including prosecution of offenders and the establishment of a “tip line” to encourage citizens to report illegal dumping. This effort will target ten “hot spots” that have been identified as chronic dumping sites for commercial debris and illegal contaminants.
Center for Watershed Protection
$25,000 / 2001 / Environment
To support the Builders of the Bay program, designed to launch a series of local roundtable task forces. These task forces will investigate existing building codes and ordinances and make recommendations to local county planning commissions designed to make building codes environmentally sensitive and economically feasible.